It's a fact...We ALL Crave Connection!
NOBODY likes being alone, at least not all the time...
Sure, there are moments in the middle of that insane family get-together when you are saying to yourself...please God, just one day alone, on an island, in the middle of nowhere...Seems like a good idea at the time, but if you have ever REALLY been on an "island" in the middle of nowhere you probably realize that's not all it's dreamt up to be. Sand fleas are tough to talk to.
I was standing in the middle of Salt Lake City recently, having just pulled off a major deal to move my business forward and I suddenly realized that I did not know a single soul in that spacious city to celebrate with. No one. Nada...
...Major downer! Yes, the waiter at the restauarant was very cordial, but I REALLY wanted to party with "friends"! Sure, I got over it, but it sucked.
I don't think I am unique here. I think all of us CRAVE COMMUNITY. We all ACHE TO BE CONNECTED in deep ways. So how do we stave off those Separation Blues and get connected? Here are my ideas-
1. Take care of Family and Friends. Do they support you? Do they feed your soul and spirit? Then take care of these people. Call them. Remember their birthdays. Take the initiative and organize get-togethers.
2. Keep Stretching. Your life at this moment is a reflection of the 5 people you spend the most time with. If you don't like your life, then it's time to get some new people on board. Get involved with activities and people that support your dreams...I just rejoined Toastmasters, great group for self-improvement, very positive, and very free.
3. Do some Spirit Work. The Truth is that ultimately each of us has to find our own path and our own happiness. Like Mother Theresa said, "at the end of the day, it's between you and God..." Whatever your belief system is, take some quiet time and get deeper.
4. Be Grateful. Look at all the blessings in your Life. Life is a Gift, and there is always something to be thankful for.
5. Give. Make someone else feel connected by giving your Heart in service to them. This ALWAYS works.
5. Don't Wait...Tomorrow is not guaranteed.
And do your best to remember, We are all One Heart...
write me at stephen@sharemyheart.com
Stephen Miller
ShareMyHeart.com
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